Care service manager jobs
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people in our community? Are you a strategic, values-driven leader looking to make an impact?
At WECHI, our purpose is to support older people to remain living comfortably and independently in their own homes for as long as they choose. If you are passionate about applying your skills to a meaningful cause, the Head of Central Services role offers a unique opportunity to lead and make a difference, guided by our values of care, respect, integrity, and collaboration.
In this senior leadership role, you’ll work closely with the CEO, Management Board and management team to shape our financial strategy, strengthen governance, and ensure effective management of our people, data, IT and facilities functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to an organisation with a big heart, a strong social purpose and a team that genuinely cares.
What you’ll lead on
Strategic Finance & Planning
- Lead the development of financial and commercial strategies that support WECHI’s long-term vision.
- Oversee annual budgets, forecasts and business planning.
- Provide clear, insightful financial information to support Board and Executive decision-making.
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead all financial reporting, including monthly reviews, cashflow management, quarterly management accounts, BVAs and year-end accounts (including subsidiaries).
- Manage the annual audit and maintain strong relationships with bankers, insurers and auditors.
- Ensure robust financial controls, policies and procedures across the organisation.
Operational Performance & Growth
- Partner with operational teams to improve performance, efficiency and financial sustainability.
- Provide financial modelling and support for bids, business cases and new service development.
- Contribute to revenue growth, including development of commercial opportunities and private income streams.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Act as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance.
- Strengthen organisational governance and risk management, including maintenance of risk registers.
- Ensure compliance with data protection, information governance and financial regulations.
Corporate Services Leadership
- Manage the People Support Lead, providing line management and oversight, while working collaboratively to ensure HR compliance, develop people strategy, and coordinate on key operational matters including payroll and budgets.
- Lead IT oversight and the outsourced IT function, ensuring systems are maintained and improved.
- Oversee facilities management and represent WECHI as a Director for Hide Market Management.
For a full description of duties, person specification, and benefits, please see the attached JD.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Central Services to shape the future of WECHI, make a lasting impact, and champion our values of care, respect, integrity, and collaboration. If you think that's you,we’d love to hear from you!
The National Gallery is seeking a dynamic professional to lead the delivery of a responsive Information Systems Service Desk and ITSM platform, ensuring exceptional support for National Gallery employees and contractors across on site and remote environments.
This role is pivotal to maintaining the availability and reliability of user facing IT systems, aligning them with the evolving needs of the business. A strong emphasis is placed on service delivery excellence, driving continuous improvement through analysis of service call history, trends, and response rates. Insights from this data will shape resource allocation and inform enhancements to IT infrastructure, ensuring the National Gallery information systems continue to meet organisational requirements and deliver value.
The successful candidate will coordinate with various departments across the Gallery including the IS team, working closely with both technical and non-technical teams to provide a reliable, responsive, and proactive service experience.
This is a hybrid role, with on-site presence required in line with business needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people in our community? Are you compassionate, organised and driven by a desire to help people live safely and independently?
At WECHI, our purpose is to support older people to remain living comfortably and independently in their own homes for as long as they choose. If you are passionate about applying your skills to a meaningful cause, our Project Manager – Client (Caseworker) roles offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact, guided by our values of care, respect, integrity, and experise.
We currently have two opportunities to join our team, each providing the chance to support clients through practical, often life-changing housing interventions.
About the roles
Project Manager – Client (Permanent contract)
In this role, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of our project management services for older and vulnerable homeowners across Bristol. You’ll provide high-quality advice on housing, repairs and independent living, supporting clients to:
- repair or adapt their homes
- access essential works that enable safe hospital discharge
- explore suitable alternative housing options
- understand available funding routes
Working closely with our technical project managers, who diagnose defects, design and specify works, and oversee on-site delivery, you will guide clients through the process with clarity and confidence. Strong judgement, a proactive approach and an empathetic manner are essential, along with good organisational, numerical and IT skills.
Project Manager – Client (12-month fixed term – Making Space Project)
This role focuses on our Making Space project, supporting clients who need help decluttering or reorganising their homes to improve safety, wellbeing and independence.
You will:
- coordinate and manage a caseload
- provide information, advice and options
- offer practical and emotional support with decluttering
- help clients make informed decisions about their home environment
- collaborate with colleagues and external partners
This is a deeply person-centred role requiring a trauma-informed, sustainable approach to reduce risks, improve wellbeing and support tenancy sustainment.
Who we’re looking for
Across both roles, we’re looking for someone who:
- is empathetic, patient and committed to supporting vulnerable people.
- can use sound judgement in sensitive or complex situations.
- is proactive, organised and confident communicating with a wide range of people.
- can build trust and rapport with clients facing difficult circumstances.
- works well within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
Experience supporting older or vulnerable people is highly desirable.
Why join WECHI?
You’ll be part of an organisation with a big heart, a strong social purpose and a team that genuinely cares. Every day, your work will empower people to live safely, independently and with dignity, making a tangible difference in their lives and in our community.
Closing date: 08/01/2026 at midday.
Interview dates: Wednesday 14th January and Thursday 15thJanuary.
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than two pages) through the provided link, telling us whether you have a preference between the two roles and why you believe you are the right person for the position.
About Local Voice and Healthwatch
Local Voice is an independent charity delivering Healthwatch services in Waltham Forest and Newham. Healthwatch gives local people a strong voice in shaping health and social care. We gather community insights, identify what is and isn’t working, support improvement, and represent people’s experiences to decision-makers.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and organised Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of Healthwatch Waltham Forest and Healthwatch Newham. You will manage operational activity, support staff and volunteers, maintain strong governance processes, and ensure that insight gathered from local people leads to meaningful improvements.
You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Advisory Groups in each borough and help shape annual work programmes based on evidence, engagement, and co-production.
What we are looking for
- Experience managing projects, teams, and budgets
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build relationships with statutory, voluntary and community partners
- Understanding of Healthwatch, community engagement, or health and social care
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and high-quality community insight
Full details are in the Job Description and Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected. This is aligned with recommendations set out in the Kinship Care Practice Guide published by Foundations (2024) and builds on evidence from the Kinship Navigator intervention of support for kinship carers in the USA.
This feasibility RCT is a complex, multi-partner programme involving:
- An active funding partner
- An independent evaluation team
- 5 participating local authorities (to be confirmed)
- Internal delivery teams and cross organisational services
- Kinship carers and lived experience subject experts
This role leads and supports the staff team delivering one-to-one navigator-style support to kinship carers as part of the Kinship Connected feasibility randomised controlled trial. You will ensure the team provides consistent, high quality, relational support that reflects Kinship’s values and trauma-informed practice.
You will work closely with the Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager and will share responsibility for ensuring high quality performance across the feasibility trial. You will both work closely with the core project team and partners.
The Programmes Manager leads practice quality, staff development, safeguarding and relational delivery. The Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager leads operational quality, systems, processes, data and compliance. Together you make sure the trial is delivered ethically, consistently and to a very high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
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Lead the day-to-day practice and relational delivery of the Kinship Connected (Navigator) support model.
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Support Kinship Family Workers to deliver high quality, trauma-informed and strengths-based support to kinship carers.
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Ensure clear case management, boundaries, risk management and reflective practice.
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Embed the delivery approach set out in the Intervention Protocol and Kinship Navigator Service Manual.
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Ensure equity, accessibility and inclusion in all aspects of delivery, with particular focus on minoritised ethnic kinship families.
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Maintain delivery tracking and operational dashboards.
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Provide high quality line management, reflective supervision and pastoral support to Kinship Family Workers
Essential knowledge and experience includes:
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Strong experience leading frontline delivery teams providing emotional, relational or social care support.
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Proven track record ensuring high quality casework, assessments, boundaries and risk management.
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Experience delivering strengths-based, trauma-informed and evidence-informed approaches.
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Substantial experience in line managing practitioners, delivering reflective supervision and supporting wellbeing.
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Experience leading high performing dispersed teams with confidence, consistency and compassion.
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Experience managing change and supporting staff through shifting delivery requirements.
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Strong background in safeguarding decision making, case discussions and organisational safeguarding culture.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Key dates:
Application deadline: 11.59pm, Sunday 4 January 2026
First interview: Friday 9 January 2026 (online)
Second interview:Wednesday 14 January 2026 (in-person, London)
How to apply
Respond on CharityJobs to these 5 questions, along with your CV:
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What is it about Kinship’s mission and values that motivates you to lead the delivery of relational support for kinship carers, and how would these values shape your approach as a Programmes Manager?
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Describe a time you led or supported a team delivering emotional or relational support. How did you ensure consistent, high-quality practice?
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Give an example of how you have developed or supported practitioners through reflective supervision, coaching or managing difficult practice situations. What approach did you take and why?
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Describe a situation where you had to make or support a safeguarding decision. How did you balance risk, judgement and support for staff?
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Tell us about a time you worked with a local authority, commissioner or another external partner to resolve a challenge or improve delivery. What did you do?
We are looking to fill this role quickly and reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications so please apply early!
Some tips for your application:
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected. This is aligned with recommendations set out in the Kinship Care Practice Guide published by Foundations (2024) and builds on evidence from the Kinship Navigator intervention of support for kinship carers in the USA.
This feasibility RCT is a complex, multi-partner programme involving:
- An active funding partner
- An independent evaluation team
- 5 participating local authorities (to be confirmed)
- Internal delivery teams and cross organisational services
- Kinship carers and lived experience subject experts
The Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager is the operational engine of the programme, ensuring that every workstream is scoped, resourced, sequenced, delivered and evidenced, and that Kinship is trial-ready, compliant, and well-coordinated through set-up and delivery.
This role needs someone who is an excellent communicator, highly organised, unflappable, curious, and able to sit comfortably in the detail. The successful person will keep a firm grip on timelines, dependencies and risks.
You will manage a Programmes Officer as well as the set-up, processes, documentation, reporting, trial readiness, communications and cross-team coordination. You will work closely with the Programmes Manager who will share responsibility for ensuring high quality performance across the feasibility trial. You will both work closely with the core project team and partners.
You will lead operational quality, systems, processes, data, and compliance. The Programmes Manager will lead practice quality, staff development and supervision, safeguarding and relational delivery. Together you make sure the trial is delivered ethically, consistently and to a very high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the mobilisation plan across all workstreams and ensure trial readiness.
- Develop all processes, documentation and operational frameworks in line with the intervention protocol.
- Coordinate local authority onboarding, staff training and internal operational setup with the Programmes Manager.
- Work with internal Kinship teams to ensure everyone has clear expectations and is held to account for their performance during mobilisation and delivery – owning the workstreams.
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Ensure weekly pipeline monitoring for treatment and control recruitment.
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Work with the Programmes Manager and Kinship Family Workers to strengthen referral and screening processes where appropriate.
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Identify recruitment risks early and drive rapid problem-solving.
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Maintain delivery tracking and operational dashboards.
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Identify throughput or workload risks and support adjustments.
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Lead operational quality assurance (QA) including data quality checks, file audits and process compliance.
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Coordinate data collection, monitoring and data quality for evaluator requirements (both treatment and control).
Essential knowledge and experience includes:
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Project Management Qualification or commensurate experience.
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Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes with multiple partners and tight delivery requirements.
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Proven experience designing and maintaining structured workflows, operational systems and project plans in fast-paced environments.
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Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams without direct line management responsibility.
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Strong background in quality assurance, process improvement and operational risk management.
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Experience translating evaluation, compliance or regulatory requirements into practical delivery processes.
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Experience developing and maintaining documentation, SOPs, manuals and operational toolkits.
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Experience working with data for monitoring, decision making and evaluation readiness.
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Proven ability to ensure data quality, consistency and audit readiness.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Key dates:
Application deadline: 11.59pm, Sunday 4 January 2026
First interview: Thursday 8 January 2026 (online)
Second interview:Wednesday 14 January 2026 (in-person, London)
How to apply
Respond on CharityJobs to these 5 questions, along with your CV:
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Kinship’s mission and values emphasise putting kinship families first, being bold, stepping up and working stronger together. What motivates you to apply for this role, and how would these values shape how you lead mobilisation and delivery?
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Describe a time you managed a complex programme or project with multiple partners or workstreams. What approach did you take to keep delivery coordinated and on track?
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Give an example of how you improved data quality, compliance or process consistency. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
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Tell us about a situation where you worked closely with colleagues delivering frontline or relational support to solve a delivery or operational challenge. What did you do to ensure alignment and shared ownership?
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Describe a time you worked in a fast-changing or uncertain environment. How did you stay grounded, support others and keep delivery moving forward?
We are looking to fill this role quickly and reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications so please apply early!
Some tips for your application:
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
37.5 hrs a week - 5 days out of 7 - Monday to Sunday - 24/7 shared rota
Our Vacancy
Care Support Worker – Help People Live Their Best Lives Every Day
Do you love making a difference? Are you the kind of person who brings warmth, energy, and compassion wherever you go? As a Care Support Worker at Peabody, you’ll be a vital part of someone’s journey—helping them live independently, confidently, and joyfully.
Whether it’s supporting with daily routines, encouraging hobbies, or simply being a kind presence, you’ll help people feel safe, heard, and empowered. This is a role where your care truly counts—and where every day brings new opportunities to brighten someone’s life.
What You’ll Do
- Support people with personal care, health needs, and daily living tasks
- Help individuals express themselves and make choices that matter to them
- Encourage hobbies, interests, and community activities
- Build strong relationships with families, friends, and professionals
- Keep homes safe, clean, and comfortable
- Work flexibly across services—including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to reviews and team meetings
- Promote health, safety, and uphold quality standards
What You’ll Need
- A kind heart and a compassionate mindset
- A sense of humour and a resilient attitude
- Great communication skills and a team spirit
- Willingness to work flexibly, including unsociable hours
- Respect for diversity and individual needs
- Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines
- A satisfactory DBS check
- Experience in care or support (voluntary or paid) – desirable but not essential
- Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care – desirable but not essential
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values:
Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together.
We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme and discount portal
- Life assurance at 4x your salary
- Up to 10% pension contribution
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff recognition schemes
Please Read Before Applying
This role follows a 24/7 working pattern, which includes sleep ins, weekends, and bank holidays. You’ll need to be flexible and ready to support people when they need you most.
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.
Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
Closing date: 28/12/2025
Interviews will take place by no later than 9th January 2026.
TRC Sexual Abuse & Rape Support Greater Manchester is seeking a committed and experienced professional to join our team as Services & Operations Manager.
Based across our sites in Trafford, you will provide clinical and operational oversight of TRC’s service areas (counselling, ISVA, helpline & digital, and Pathfinder) and provide direct day-to-day service management. You will also lead on safeguarding, act as a line of support between the services and the CEO, and coordinate TRC's client-facing centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to support our trauma-informed services for survivors of rape and sexual violence.
We are a feminist charity providing essential support for survivors of sexual abuse and rape in Greater Manchester.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
- Would you like the opportunity to lead an essential service assisting around 3,000 older residents each year?
- Do you love working collaboratively in a busy vibrant environment?
- Could you contribute to the development of current and new activity to benefit older people?
Manage our Community Support Team at Age UK Sutton
The Community Support team is Age UK Sutton's front door service, providing regulated Information & Advice to the residents of Sutton. The team support in excess of 3,000 people per year providing a mixture of light touch information provision through to long-term advice provision and casework.
The service provides free, confidential and impartial information and advice to all older people and their families and carers. We work with older people to identify their own goals, set priorities and create a shared action plan whilst maintaining high levels of customer care.
The Community Support Manager provides operational and supportive leadership for the team and has the opportunity to work on contract monitoring, strategic planning and development of the service. You will ensure all delivery requirements are met and to quality standards, be responsible for data management and embed and champion a person-centred approach where older people are suppported.
We are looking for a supportive and engaged Manager who:
- Has experience of delivering or managing services in a front-line setting or who shows clear potential to move into a management role
- Can work on their own initiative, monitoring and meeting targets and problem solving
- Can develop and deliver a client journey to ensure effctive and efficient service provision, and has the ability to build relationships with other organisations
- Is able to support staff and volunteers in managing potentially emotionally charged and challenging situations
Training and development opportunities are available to all staff.
Full details about the role, including key responsibilities, can be found within the job pack. We encourage applicants to contact us for an informal chat to discuss the opportunity and working at Age UK Sutton. You will be able to view the job pack once you hit apply.
Our Mission is to make Sutton a more Age Friendly place.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Registered Care Manager
Are you an experienced leader in residential care?
Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment?
Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Luff House!
We’re searching for a proactive and dedicated Registered Care Manager to lead our committed care team. Luff House offers residential care, dementia care and respite care along with retirement support in a superb, purpose-built environment on the fringes of Frinton-on-Sea. This role is more than just a job – it’s a calling.
We are looking for a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. Find out more about how we care for our residents here: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI
As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community.
Have a watch here of what it means to work in a Christian Care Home https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values;
- Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated;
- Oversee the development and implementation of care plans
- Responsible for the home’s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits;
- Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy;
- Engage with local church and community groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available;
- Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example.
What You’ll Bring:
- Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting;
- Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above);
- Strong leadership and people management skills;
- A passion for person-centred care and working with older people;
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities;
- IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook);
- Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure.
Please read the job pack here
Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required.
Why Join Us?
- Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
- Training & development
- Ongoing support from management
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme
- Care Friends referral
- Long-standing service rewards
- Birthday rewards
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Luff House is waiting for you!
Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).
We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented on our senior management team at present.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
We're looking for an organised, confident and resilient Service Manager to join our Mental Health Service in Hammersmith and Fulham.
£39,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
This is a 9 month maternity cover fixed term contract.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Service Managers are responsible for the effective management of all contracts within their designated patch, including line managing the relevant front line staff. Leadership and competence development in direct reports is a key responsibility of the role. Post-holders may also carry client group specialism responsibilities, linking in with other Managers and Head of Services to ensure focussed integration of specialisms across the whole organisation.
Hammersmith and Fulham MH is a medium to high support Mental Health Service split across three sites (within walking distance).
As the Service Manager, you would be responsible for x1 TL and 7 Support Workers.
Irvin Road - Single Cover 24/4
Kwaanza House - Single Cover/Visting
Lena Gardens - Single Cover/Visting
Contract type: Support only
For a full job description, please visit our website.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
- Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets
- Experience of effectively managing and developing staff to ensure delivery of services performance targets within contract
- Experience of successfully managing external partnerships to ensure successful delivery of services
- Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other Business/Management Qualification
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
The Royal British Legion is recruiting for an experienced Supporter Care Manager to lead their supporter care team. This a key role which is responsible for ensuring that every supporter that contacts the organisation receives a positive and memorable experience. TRBL is committed to making sure that all who make contact come away feeling that they’re making a difference.
Based in London this important role will oversee the day to day running of the supporter care function providing operational leadership and guidance to team members and ensuring that high standards are maintained and continuously improved.
Key responsibilities:
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Manage the in-house supporter care function which includes enquiries, complaint handling, processing and thanking of donations and Gift Aid declarations
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Support in the development of annual operating plans and budgets, working with key stakeholders to ensure Supporter Care meets the objectives of the Fundraising department
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Provide day to day line management, including one to ones, tailored personal development plans, mentoring, coaching and shadowing, as appropriate
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Continually drive efficiency, innovation and quality of processes and services delivered by the team
Experience and Skills
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Previous experience of management or leadership of supporter care/customer service within the charity or non-profit sector
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to implement high levels of supporter care and continuously improve standards
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Experience of dealing with complex customer queries, requests and complaints
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Experience and knowledge of working with CRM system
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a renowned charity to recruit a Supporter Care Officer. This temporary-to-permanent role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the organisation, providing vital support and engagement to donors and supporters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and respond to supporter enquiries through various channels, ensuring a responsive and positive experience.
- Maintain accurate supporter records and ensure data integrity within the organisation’s CRM system.
- Support the processing of donations, memberships, and events contributions efficiently and securely.
- Foster strong relationships with supporters by providing timely updates and personalised communication.
- Assist in organising supporter engagement activities and initiatives to enhance community involvement.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure supporter feedback and insights are captured and acted upon.
Person Specification:
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with diverse audiences in a professional manner.
- Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Proficient in using CRM or database systems; related experience is desirable.
- Demonstrates empathy and tact when dealing with supporter concerns or questions.
- Able to work collaboratively within a team and independently when required.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality in all tasks.
What’s on Offer
Salary: £30,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid- 2 days a week in London
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Job Title: Service Manager
Location: Derby City (office based)
Salary: £40,627.32 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. As part of this role, you will be required to work from site and participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Service Manager to lead on the delivery of high-quality services to the women and their children living in our refuges and survivors of domestic abuse supported by our community outreach service.
We are recruiting for Service Manager who is passionate about supporting survivors who are impacted by domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. This is a multifaceted, fast paced, and exciting role where you will join our team in Derby to lead on the delivery and development of high-quality refuge and outreach services for survivors of domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes.
Our service provision in Derby includes culturally specific service for South Asian women as well as a specialist multiple disadvantage support worker who support survivors facing enhanced needs.
The post holder will provide line management and support to the accommodation based and the outreach service staff. This will include providing supervision on complex and high-risk cases, overseeing operational emergencies, and ensuring high standards of casework. You will also ensure that all service users in refuges and the outreach service always receive a high-quality support service in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures.
The Service Manager will lead on the delivery of the multiagency aspect of work, working jointly with the Refuge teams and wider stakeholders to deliver best services to the survivors.
Candidates must have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to vulnerable people, managing, and motivating staff, managing casework as well as working within multiagency setting. In addition, you must have an excellent knowledge of domestic abuse and other gender-based violence and its impact on survivors.
You will have knowledge of relevant criminal and civil law legislation, as well as Housing and Health and Safety legislation.
As member of the management team, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call management service.
The service manager will be responsible for ensuring that contractual and other funding requirements are met fully, this includes ensuring that the services operate within the allocated budget and that Refuge’s high-quality standards are maintained. The role may involve visiting potential sites and contributing to the establishment of new services in conjunction with the development team.
The job involves working closely with staff that support survivors and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse and other gender-based violence.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 22 December 2025
Interview Date: 8 and 9 January 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for a Senior Service Manager to oversee safe houses based in Liverpool, Manchester and Halton areas. This role is a chance to combine your leadership skills, compliance excellence and compassion.
In the role you will:
- Lead and Inspire: Manage and motivate a dedicated team, ensuring they receive high quality supervision, training, and support.
- Champion Safety & Quality: Take ownership of Health & Safety compliance, safeguarding standards, and quality assurance measures including CQC and internal audits.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee budgets, payroll, and service delivery with a focus on efficiency and high standards.
- Empower Survivors: Ensure service users receive the care and advocacy they need to rebuild their lives.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in team management and compliance within a care or support setting.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and quality frameworks.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
- Experience in modern slavery support is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
About Us
Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.
We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.
Closing Date: Monday, 29 December 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
Interview Date: TBC
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
This role is a subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.
Medaille Trust's mission is to provide refuge & freedom from modern slavery. One of UK's leading providers of support for survivors of modern slavery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


